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Chester to Thurso trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Thurso takes 16h 35m and the fastest train takes 10h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Thurso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 35m
Duration
564 mi
Distance
£248
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
  4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
13h 39m
£200–408

Chester to Thurso train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Chester and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 9:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 16h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 563.7 mi
  • Duration: 16h 35m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester to Thurso via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 13h 39m.

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